There's a reason why Catholics cover statues, crosses, and even some artwork during Lent, and it has everything to do with ...

A growing number of Catholic parishes in the U.S. are restoring altar rails, renewing reverence and transforming the faithful ...

The bells, the Easter Bunny, or mum and dad: for many children, it doesn't matter where the Easter eggs come from, as long as they can enjoy the chocolate eggs. The custom of hiding or giving Easter ...

ASSISI, Italy (AP) — With the upcoming canonization of its first millennial saint, the Catholic Church has turned to police ...

The Hagia Sophia is at the centre of Turkey's Byzantine, Ottoman and secular history. How did the sixth-century cathedral ...

Such a powerful symbol of renewal naturally resonated with the first generations of Christians, who frequently depicted peacocks in catacomb frescoes and on mosaics in some of the oldest ...

The Tigray crisis reflects the legacy of ethnic conflict in Ethiopia following the end of the long imperial reign, intertwined with the history of ancient and ...

The bottom line: While many people in gangs have tattoos that demonstrate their membership, many people who have absolutely no gang ties also get similar tattoos. Relying on them to determine gang ...

The bottom line: While many people in gangs have tattoos that demonstrate their membership, many people who have absolutely no gang ties also get similar tattoos. Relying on them to determine gang ...

In the heart of Catholic tradition, sacred vestments hold a position of profound importance. They are not mere garments, but ...

As Donald Trump is poised to unleash a fresh slate of tariffs on so-called ‘Liberation Day’ (2 April), data correspondent ...

Attacks against Christians, especially Catholics, are on the rise in both Europe and Latin America, according to various ...